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June 5, 2020

What are property investors going to do in this Covid-19 affected property market? While our property markets are in general driven by home owner demand, investors obviously play important role in determining where property prices are headed. How these forces will play out moving forward was the subject of recent commentary by Westpac in their…

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June 5, 2020

There are more interesting articles, commentaries and analyst reports on the Web every week than anyone could read in a month. Each Saturday morning I like to share some of the ones I’ve read during the week. The weekend will be over before you know it, so enjoy some weekend reading. Winter a prime time…

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June 5, 2020

The late Jim Rohn was a gifted storyteller with dynamic delivery and thought-provoking substance. His philosophy was an important influence on me as I was growing my wealth and business so today I’d like to share a collection of his quotes: 1. “To become financially independent you must turn part of your income into capital; turn…

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June 4, 2020

The media has been busy this week. And I’m not just talking about headlines like: “We’re In Recession!” Initially, the messages were things like … COVID crisis triggers the first fall in property prices The COVID Correction Begins … And the one that is likely to have attracted a lot of click bate earlier this…

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June 4, 2020

Many of the property pessimists were disappointed when Corelogic reported its latest monthly statistics. The CoreLogic home value index, covering the eight major capital cities, declined 0.5% in May, and while it was the first monthly fall since June last year, it showed how resilient our property markets are to the Covid-19 created crisis. In…

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June 4, 2020

Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge difference. Here are 10 quotes about success to inspire you to keep pushing forward and achieve your dream “Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen…

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June 3, 2020

Are we in recession or aren’t we? ​ ​While we’re not officially in a “technical” recession, because there hasn’t been two quarters of negative growth, there is no doubt that the economic climate is recessionary. The Australian economy contracted by 0.3% in the last quarter and slowed to 1.4% throughout the last year. This was…

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June 3, 2020

Australia’s housing sector has turned sharply as a deep economic shock from the COVID–19 pandemic has upended the market. The housing market is driven by owner-occupiers, where affordability and expected affordability are key, and by investors where conﬁdence dominates. How this will play out moving forward was the subject of recent commentary by Westpac in…

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June 3, 2020

Everyone loves a good story. Storytelling is a critical skill every business owner and entrepreneur should have. Here’s ten quotes that should inspire your inner storytelling: 1. “The stories we tell literally make the world. If you want to change the world, you need to change your story. This truth applies both to individuals and…

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June 2, 2020

J.K Rowling went from being on welfare to being a multi-millionaire in five years. She never forgot where she came from and has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to charities as a result, actively supporting numerous organizations and establishing her own children’s foundation. Here’s some of her quotes which I hope will inspire you…

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